Interim Senior Planner pd

Interim Senior Planner - £500pd

Duration: 18-month contract

Location:

Reading (on-site role)

Day Rate: £500 per day (umbrella, Inside IR35)

Client:
Major Public Sector Organisation

Join a major Public Sector organisation as a Senior Planner, supporting complex programmes where robust planning, project controls and Earned Value Management are critical to successful delivery.

This is a high-profile opportunity for an experienced planner who can take ownership of integrated schedules, challenge constructively and provide clear insight to project and programme teams.

• Own and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring schedule integrity and effective network analysis.
• Provide expert Planning and Earned Value Management (EVM) support across projects.
• Produce accurate, timely schedule forecasts and EV analysis to support business decision-making.
• Lead and support long-range, integrated programme planning activities.
• Review project WBS structures and recommend improvements to Project Controls leadership.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of planning processes, procedures, tools and EVMS.
• Deliver planning and EV outputs in line with established business rhythms.
• Contribute to peer reviews, training and the rollout of planning tools and templates.
• Build strong working relationships with project managers, engineers, scientists and other key stakeholders.
• Support emergent projects and provide planning expertise where required.
• Champion high standards across planning, quality, safety, security and project delivery.

• Strong senior-level planning experience, with a solid Primavera P6 foundation.
• Proven ability to champion good planning practice across complex projects.
• Experience working proactively and taking the lead on planning activities.
• Background within a large, complex organisation; experience in regulated/engineering-intensive environments is highly relevant.
• Demonstrable examples of adding value to programmes and projects through effective planning and analysis.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence engaging PMs, engineers and technical specialists.
• Good understanding of planning fundamentals, including critical path analysis.
• Experience with Earned Value Management / EVMS and schedule performance analysis, including SPI.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach with strong attention to detail.

Note:

Due to the sensitivity of this role, candidates will be required to hold current, or be able to gain and maintain, active Security Clearance.